Eduard Avia B-534 Review - 1/48 - Best 1/48 Biplane Kit?

[@giovannimusacchi2949]

Pretty model, Jon ! Very nice. 😊

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

Thanks, Giovanni!

[@SCSuperheavy114]

Your attention to this build is a great compliment to a beautiful aircraft and an overlooked Air Force between wars! Bi-planes in this scale can be a tough build if not manufactured well. Eduard does not disappoint nor do you good sir! Well done! Thanks!

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

Thank you! Cheers

[@aleks1939]

That's a very nice looking build. I really love your style and your videos. You also pick some very unique planes, which is something I prefer too. The plane looks fast while standing still. I'm imagining it as a low wing monoplane which I think would (have) look(ed) really nice.

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

Thank you for the feedback, Alek! I think you're right. It would have looked cool as a monoplane. Cheers!

[@natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas]

I’m not a fan of biplanes and I stay away from them but your work is really outstanding! Bravo!

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

Thank you! Cheers

[@ronsteiner1637]

For a 1st time bi-plane build in ‘48th you did a fantastic job! I suggest a Fiat CR42 (Italeri) or the CR32 by special hobby (a bit more challenging) as follow up bi-plane builds, these are also very beautiful aircraft. Perhaps a Roden Gladiator in Finnish markings would also be cool!

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

Right on! I had to laugh when I read your comment. I have the Roden Gladiator in-process currently and just purchased the Italeri CR42. I'll be reviewing both kits in the future. After the B-534, I built the ICM I-153 biplane. It looks good in the end, but it was a challenging build. Again, a review will follow at some point. Cheers!

[@c123bthunderpig]

Jon, a very robust biplane when you consider its speed of 250 mph. As always your finish out is so awesome, and compliments the kit very nicely I wonder if I'll ever get there :-) I am experimenting with your no prime paint scheme and its coming along quite well. The difficulty is the fact I started some 1/72 kits for practice, I should have stayed with some paint mules at 1/48. However I'm satisfied with my progress. Another caveat is paint and in between varnish coats. My walk in model shop is primarily RC models but are expanding into plastic kits and supplies. I initially stocked up on Vallejo before I learned they have two formulas plus, I don't know why, but I stocked up on a lot of German Grey's, and greens and blacks. Seems like the good old Olive Drab must have a fancy name. That's a minor roadblock which is not to expensive to correct and ill have to study the box art a little better in future That's why your videos are great tutorials for me. And yes , rigging is probably is a Ph D. level skill, along with radio lines. Cheers till the next video.

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

Right on! 20 years ago, my local hobby store was selling out of their PolyScale paints when PolyScale went out of production. I bought the entire store display and still have much of it left. Best hobby investment ever! I haven't found any brand that I like as much. Brushed or sprayed, they are still my favorite paints. Let me know if you find paints you like. Cheers!

[@BrettLloyd-z5x]

One of the last biplanes used in ww2

[@chrispacer4231]

Good MORNING 🌞…….. I had to watch this a couple of times, just wanted to catch everything you went over… It has some looks of some RUSSIAN Aircraft ?????? Typical EDUARD QUALITIES Never seen or heard of this aircraft… everybody does a P-51, Spitfire, Zero, Me 109 Your Versatility stands out, my Favorite thing about your channel… Now I have to go through my stash and see what I have in the BI-Plane area… I like the US NAVY planes of the 30s… YOU HAVE MY LIKE 😊 Looking forward to seeing your next review and build……….. Some really nice weather coming our way, ENJOY !!!!!!! CHRIS 🇺🇸

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

Thanks, Chris! These days, I'm so glad to have a great selection of quality model kits of lesser-known subjects. I still love the P-51, Spitfire, Zero, and 109, but I'm happiest building an aircraft that is new to me and getting to know the type as it takes shape in my hands. It's also fun to research each new type as I build it. Too many subjects, too little time! Have a great weekend!

[@tomfu9909]

BTW 350 Avias was combat ready in time of Munich conference, the number rose up to about 425 in time of occupation of rest od Czechoslovakia in march 1939

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

@tomfu9909 Thanks for the additional history, Tom!

[@jonsmodelkitreview4624]

For a great video of the Avia 534 flying, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKamimmNfZiHiKMsi=Fq1w41IzSe5vqYdA